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Oh there's young conservatives like myself, but there's just not many of us -- so dating and friendships are harder. I often don't have anyone to talk to about

Oh there's young conservatives like myself, but there's just not many of us -- so dating and friendships are harder. I often don't have anyone to talk to about political things that get on my nerves, whereas all my non-conservative friends can talk to each other My partner is (broadly speaking) center-left, but politics is essentially a forbidden topic. It's not just venting, whenever there's some good news (e.g. a law I was hoping for), I can't celebrate with anyone Actually, it's all very isolating and lonely...

nickthegreek 7y ago
I would imagine there are local clubs/groups that you can find with like minded individuals. Surely there are others who share at least some of your political opinions. If there is literally no one, then I would suggest you try and understand whyas they might be way outside the norm.
- sad-throwaway 7y ago
  I've tried that. There's really not much out there. Regarding trying to understand why, I think it's something like cultural differences. Despite being born here, and raised by British parents, I am the only Pro-Gun, pro-self defense person that I know. I've tried for many years to find others like me To be blunt, I'm working on getting a degree so I can fuck off to Texas where I clearly belong
notkaiho 7y ago
Username checks out ;)
- sad-throwaway 7y ago
  Yep... Though I'm less sad these days since I started taking SSRIs Suggestions for a new handle? I probably won't post on this account again, it's just I keep being conservative rather quiet and I remembered I still had this account in my password manager
  - notkaiho 7y ago
    I wouldn't know man, I'm not politically aligned with you or know you any more than what you have posted here. But I would say that there's definitely some value to NOT bringing your gun fandom and Hayek worship to the fore in social situations. If you can't walk out of the house without your Trusty Sidearm of Destiny, you have bigger problems than that though...
    - sad-throwaway 7y ago
      In the 15+ years of ridicule, armchair psychologists, and unsolicited advice that I've had to endure, this comment is definitely the most flavorful and interesting one. I like it! I'll be sure to name my daily carry "Trusty Sidearm of Destiny"
      - notkaiho 7y ago
        One last comment. Don't call it a "daily carry". ;)
        sad-throwaway 7y ago
        Everyday carry? I don't know the terminology! Ain't got nobody to correct me :/
        notkaiho 7y ago
        No, as in, don't. Just don't. ;)
        sad-throwaway 7y ago
        You'd like that, wouldn't you? :P
mywittyname 7y ago
I think you're running into a situation of geography or class. There are absolutely lots of young conservatives, but if you're not in a region with a large % of conservatives, you may not run into many of them. This especially apparent when you're college-educated person in a blue state. Guns bring together young conservatives. Perhaps joining a shooting club will grow your circle of like-minded friends. Archery is a decent alternative if you're less than enthusiastic about guns.
- sad-throwaway 7y ago
  I'm a regular at my local gun club. It's full of older folks - which is OK, but I think one needs to occasionally be around people of one's age group I could just not be going at the right time of day, or perhaps I could join a larger club Archery is also a good suggestion, thanks. I'll see if I can find something near by

nickthegreek 7y ago

I would imagine there are local clubs/groups that you can find with like minded individuals. Surely there are others who share at least some of your political opinions. If there is literally no one, then I would suggest you try and understand whyas they might be way outside the norm.

sad-throwaway 7y ago
I've tried that. There's really not much out there. Regarding trying to understand why, I think it's something like cultural differences. Despite being born here, and raised by British parents, I am the only Pro-Gun, pro-self defense person that I know. I've tried for many years to find others like me To be blunt, I'm working on getting a degree so I can fuck off to Texas where I clearly belong

notkaiho 7y ago

Username checks out ;)

sad-throwaway 7y ago
Yep... Though I'm less sad these days since I started taking SSRIs Suggestions for a new handle? I probably won't post on this account again, it's just I keep being conservative rather quiet and I remembered I still had this account in my password manager
- notkaiho 7y ago
  I wouldn't know man, I'm not politically aligned with you or know you any more than what you have posted here. But I would say that there's definitely some value to NOT bringing your gun fandom and Hayek worship to the fore in social situations. If you can't walk out of the house without your Trusty Sidearm of Destiny, you have bigger problems than that though...
  - sad-throwaway 7y ago
    In the 15+ years of ridicule, armchair psychologists, and unsolicited advice that I've had to endure, this comment is definitely the most flavorful and interesting one. I like it! I'll be sure to name my daily carry "Trusty Sidearm of Destiny"
    - notkaiho 7y ago
      One last comment. Don't call it a "daily carry". ;)
      - sad-throwaway 7y ago
        Everyday carry? I don't know the terminology! Ain't got nobody to correct me :/
        notkaiho 7y ago
        No, as in, don't. Just don't. ;)
        sad-throwaway 7y ago
        You'd like that, wouldn't you? :P

mywittyname 7y ago

I think you're running into a situation of geography or class. There are absolutely lots of young conservatives, but if you're not in a region with a large % of conservatives, you may not run into many of them. This especially apparent when you're college-educated person in a blue state. Guns bring together young conservatives. Perhaps joining a shooting club will grow your circle of like-minded friends. Archery is a decent alternative if you're less than enthusiastic about guns.

sad-throwaway 7y ago
I'm a regular at my local gun club. It's full of older folks - which is OK, but I think one needs to occasionally be around people of one's age group I could just not be going at the right time of day, or perhaps I could join a larger club Archery is also a good suggestion, thanks. I'll see if I can find something near by